Whistler Quick Facts & Statistics

Population 

9,595 permanent residents (2006)

2,266 seasonal residents (est.)

11,522 second-home owners (est)

Accommodations

150 hotels/condos/chalet/pensions/B&B's offering more than 8,000 rooms

Restaurants/Lounges/Bars

125 as of March 2008

Ski-In / Ski-Out

19,936 pillows within 500 meters of the lifts.

Retail Shops

213 as of March 2008

Services

Whistler Resort offers a complete range of services including:

-public library                    -office services

-museum                          -medical and dental clinics

-swimming pool              -pysiotherapy and massage therapy

-ice rink                             -movie theatre and video rentals

-indoor tennis courts      -interac banking machines

-spa facilities                   -health and fitness centers

-beauty salons                -church services

Olympic Games

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is proud to be the Host Mountain Resort of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, a member partner, and a venue city, hosting the Nordic, Sliding and Alpine skiing competitions and Paralympic skiing competitions, as well as medal ceremonies for both Games and the Closing Ceremonies for the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

*information gathered from Tourism Whistler